Joni Larlee shares her love for life, community, and clients in a variety of ways, but on this page, we are focused on her writing. What follows is a glimpse into Joni's understanding, guiding, and loving heart. For more information about Joni, you can view our interview with her here, or you can visit her 'business to live for' page on our website, or you can visit her own website at www.mypassionation.com. Time There's a time to laugh and a time to cry, a time to live and a time to die. A … [Read more...]
Writing
Do you have a story you want to share with others? How about a poem? Perhaps it is your own story or poem, or maybe it is one that someone else wrote but helped you follow your heart. Submit any writing pieces to [email protected] (you are welcome to attached any related photography as well).
Christopher Seid – Poet
Chistopher Seid dares to write, talk, and be in his vulnerabilities and challenges every day. He is a man of integrity, peace, understanding, and love. To know Chris is to know unconditional love. In his 20's, Chris found meditation as a way of life, and this is still his daily practice. When he puts aside his computer for work purposes, Chris creates beautiful, soulful, and meaningful poems. He has published two collections of his poems: "In Age of Exploration" and "Prayers to the Other Life: … [Read more...]
Chris Lombard – “Land of the Horses: A True Story of a Lost Soul and a Life Found”
Chris Lombard lives in Maine, but travels the country to inspire and foster sacred relationships between people and their horses. His book, "Land of the Horses: A True Story of a Lost Soul and a Life Found" carries the same inspiration and is a must read for anyone who has a relationship with a horse or for anyone seeking a deeper meaning in his/her life. Chris's work, writing, and gentle soul are to live for! Summary: Growing up in a small Maine town, Chris had never ridden a horse. Never … [Read more...]
Lisa McIntosh – On Kindness, Life, and Moments
Lisa McIntosh is a writer, gardener, dog lover and hopes to make the world a better place one small act of kindness at a time. You can find more of Lisa's work on her blog. Click here! (Images and gardening by Lisa!) Moments It was only a smile but it brightened my day. It was only a hug but it made the tears go away. It was only a moment but you shared it with me. Changing the world is easy, you see. ~ Lisa McIntosh Kindness Share a bit of loving … [Read more...]
Kai (Ocean) by Paul Knoll
Kai (Ocean) I met you long ago, with your presence merely a brief walk through the waving field between you and me. Summar days starting and ending with your embrace. Diving for colored rocks and pennies in the shallow end, and wrestling with a greased watermellon in the deep end. The beach a place for volleyball and wiffle ball, and many deep connections. Blossoming friendships amongst the many children and parents. Special events marked by barbecues and hand held walks under the moon lit … [Read more...]
The Road Less Traveled by Paul Knoll
I------- struggled -------- to ----------- recall ---------- the ----------- next ---------- word ------------ in ---------- my ---------- mind, ------------- as --------- I ---------talked. My speech had become so slow. Simple words were evasive. Holding even the shortest conversation took inordinate amounts of energy. Doing laundry commanded the utmost focus. Cooking became unsafe as I would leave food on the stove in forgetfulness, and it would burn. These are just a few of the … [Read more...]
The Sun by Paul Knoll
The Sun The day begins with you Unconditionally nourishing life Filling us with warmth & light Initiating growth all around us Slivers bounce across the waves Fishermen awaken to your first rays Sand crabs scurry back home Dolphins playfully breaching as one Remaining snow melts in honor of you Feeding a trickle, then a stream Caressing the land, feeding all Life's water, liquid soul Expanding across the plains Tractors guided by your morning light Tickling the plants … [Read more...]
Hope by Paul Knoll
HOPE I feel all alone Cold to my hollow bone Nourishment depleted Energy to search abated Family deserted long ago Soul searching to and fro Hope, where are you? Love, and you, too? Ah, the story is not all told Emerging from the stark cold Nature brings me what I need Many majestic gifts, indeed While my faith began to wane She was with me, my cane Thank you for not giving up on me For helping my heart to always see. words by Paul Knoll, images by Anne Knoll … [Read more...]
There Are Days by Paul Knoll
There Are Days There are days when the fog and clouds drench the light of the sun and yet the sun still shines There are days when the rain or snow fall relentlessly and yet the sun still shines There are days when it is cold and bitter and yet the sun still shines There are days when we are challenged beyond belief and yet our hearts keep beating There are days when the hurt penetrates our soul and yet our hearts keep giving There are days when we feel alone on this … [Read more...]
Just Lyme and Me by Paul Knoll
JUST LYME & ME I thought we had an agreement Co-existing on this sacred earth Your bite penetrated my plans Was I walking on the wrong path I didn’t think so, but maybe…. I’m not sure what you are about But I know you are here to teach me Interrupted by your aches and chills Nothing to do but slow down Let go of what I was to do Another message from Spirit Release expectations Instead, just trust Bedding in the tall grass by deer Gaining courage from bear In commune with … [Read more...]
